Driven by Cause

In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Judy Keller, President and Founder of Keller Consulting, and Stacy Tew-Lovasz, Senior VP at Keller Consulting, to talk about what it takes to run a successful capital campaign and build lasting donor relationships. They break down how feasibility studies reveal whether an organization is truly ready for a campaign, how to approach corporate part...

In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Pedro Rivera, founder and CEO of PJR Consulting, to talk about the future of philanthropy and what nonprofits need to understand about engaging Latino communities as true partners in giving. Pedro brings decades of experience helping organizations raise more than $150 million, and he doesn't hold back on where the sector is falling short. From r...

In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Peter Gross to discuss the evolving role of technology in modern fundraising and why having the right tools means nothing without proper adoption across your organization. Peter shares insights on how nonprofits can better evaluate fundraising technology, avoid common implementation mistakes, and create systems that teams will actually use.  Lis...

In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Brian Williams, founder of Dandelion Consulting, and CF Callahan, founder of Heart Strategy Impact, to discuss their groundbreaking report  Beyond the Pride Flag: Understanding the Complex Dynamics of the LGBTQ+ Philanthropic Community   and what nonprofits can do to more authentically engage LGBTQ+ donors year-round. Brian and CF share insights...

In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Sean Hale, founder of Nonprofit CFOs, to talk about the financial challenges many nonprofits face and how stronger financial leadership can help organizations grow and sustain their impact. Sean shares practical insights from working closely with nonprofit leaders, offering tips on improving financial clarity, strengthening budgeting practices,...

In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Maryanne Dersch, founder of Courageous Communication, to explore why confidence is one of the most overlooked tools in nonprofit leadership. Maryanne breaks down how organizations can communicate with more clarity and calm, even under pressure, and why embracing your authentic voice can make your message land more powerfully. She also shares pra...

In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Asha Curran, CEO and co-founder of GivingTuesday, to talk about what generosity looks like in today’s world and how nonprofits can make the most of this global day of giving. Asha breaks down how GivingTuesday has evolved, what supporters are looking for now, and what really helps an organization stand out when everyone is competing for attentio...

Branding isn’t just design, it’s strategy. In this episode of Driven By Cause, Eric Ressler, Founder and Creative Director of Cosmic, explains how nonprofits can leverage brand infrastructure to amplify their mission, increase engagement, and drive long-term impact. With a background in design, strategy, and nonprofit communications, Eric leads a team that transforms the way purpose-driven organiz...

Step into a transformative episode of Driven By Cause featuring Hailey Evans, national speaker, marketing strategist, award-winning storyteller, and creator of the EPIC Communication Framework. From navigating life as a single mom on food stamps to earning three degrees debt-free through the power of story, Hailey now equips nonprofit leaders and changemakers to communicate with clarity, connect e...

Step into a powerful episode of  Driven By Cause  featuring  Dee Dee Kiesow , founder of the Six-Figure Fundraising™ Network, creator of the Monetize Your Minutes® framework, and author of  The Joy of Fundraising: A Spiritual Guide to Giving . With more than 25 years of nonprofit experience, Dee Dee is known for helping organizations raise millions through scalable strategies and joyful donor enga...

Get ready for an inspiring episode of  Driven By Cause  featuring  Patrick Kirby , founder of  Do Good Better Consulting  and author of  Fundraise Awesomer  and  Fundraise Like a Fifth Grader . With nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit development, Patrick brings a refreshing and practical perspective to fundraising and donor engagement. In this episode,  Patrick shares his journey from p...

Dive into an inspiring episode of Driven By Cause featuring Jayme Dingler, founder and CEO of What’s Good Consulting. With a background in nonprofit marketing and fundraising,  Jayme has transformed organizations by expanding donor engagement and increasing revenue.  As a former development director, she played a pivotal role in growing the Talbot Interfaith Shelter’s income from $300,000 to  near...

Join us on this insightful episode of Driven By Cause as we welcome Dr. Una Osili, Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. A globally recognized expert in philanthropy and economics, Dr. Osili shares her expertise on the transformative trends shaping the nonprofit sector today. In this episode, Dr. Osili delves into the la...

Driven by Cause with David Blyer and Jay Fiske Sara Lomelin: Founding CEO of Philanthropy Together (PhT), started the Latino Giving Circle Network (LGCN), featured in ForbesWomen, SSIR, Alliance Magazine, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Inside Philanthropy, and Nonprofit Quarterly Join us for an inspiring episode of Driven by Cause, featuring Sara Lomelin, a pioneering force in the world of philant...

Beth Kanter Author of The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout and The Networked Nonprofit, NTEN lifetime achievement award winner in nonprofit technology. Dive into the future of nonprofit innovation with our latest podcast episode featuring Beth Kanter, a luminary in nonprofit technology and author of four groundbreaking books. Beth unveils the secrets to harnessing dig...

Brian Quail Author of  The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs , and Former CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, American Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter, and Heart of Florida United Way Get ready to revolutionize your fundraising strategy with this exclusive interview featuring Brian Quail, Author of  The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs , and Former CEO of Boys & Girls C...

Get ready to revolutionize your fundraising strategy! We've just released an exclusive interview with Brock Warner, the Co-Founder of Broccoli and bestselling author of "From the Ground Up: Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits." In this power-packed session, Brock shares his proven formula, centered around 4 key pillars: Understand It, Design It, Build It, and Burn It Down. Don't miss out...

Exclusive interview with Melanie Lockwood Herman, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, one of the most prominent voices in the business of nonprofit risk management, having been named to the NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 List over 15 times for her groundbreaking work, having written over 20 books and guides on the risk management. Hear insights and ways of man...

Erica Waasdorp Author of  Monthly Giving: The Sleeping Giant  and  Monthly Giving Made Easy , President, A Direct Solution Unleash the power of monthly giving! We bring you an exclusive interview with author Erica Waasdorp, accompanied by David Blyer, CEO of Arreva, and Jay Fiske, Co-President of MaestroSoft. Discover how to utilize the untapped resource of monthly giving and learn to identify you...

Hear the most compelling generosity crisis interview by David Blyer, CEO of Arreva and Jay Fiske, Co-President of MaestroSoft with Nathan Chappell & Brian Crimmins on how within 50 years' time we could see the demise of charitable giving and the end of the modern nonprofit and why AI might be the solution.  Submit Your Ask the Maestro Questions, Here: https://go.arreva.com/driven-by-cause-epis...

Listen to David Blyer, CEO of Arreva and Jay Fiske, Co-President of MaestroSoft interview  Katrina VanHuss & Otis Fulton  on the inner workings between philanthropy and psychology and its affect on the future.

Listen to David Blyer, CEO of Arreva and Jay Fiske, Co-President of MaestroSoft interview Sharna Goldseker & Michael Moody ,  as they uncover what is most important to the next generation of major donors and provide the strategies that you should be putting in place to today to attract and retain the next generation of your organization's donors. Sharna and Michael are co-authors of the bestse...

Phil is the President of  The Center for Effective Philanthropy  and the co-founder of  YouthTruth . He is author of  Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count  which was named the “Best Philanthropy Book of the Year” by Inside Philanthropy. He was named the  Nonprofit Times   “Influencer of the Year”  and he has been named 11 times to the Nonprofit Times  “Power and...